Drink Stop Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Drink Stop Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Upper Ettingshall Road, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 9QZ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Drink Stop Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Drink Stop Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Drink Stop Off Licence none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Drink Stop Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Roseville Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2021 |
| Bramford Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bramford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| Bridge St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Aces Hill Avenue School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| 44 Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Bella Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Drink Stop Off Licence
What is Drink Stop Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Drink Stop Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Drink Stop Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drink Stop Off Licence last inspected?
Drink Stop Off Licence was last inspected on 29 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Drink Stop Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drink Stop Off Licence compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Drink Stop Off Licence holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Drink Stop Off Licence and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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